Hunt confirms talks with Alex Smith for new contract

[Mr. Laz]

Clark Hunt confirms Alex Smith, KC Chiefs are talking new contract
By Joel Thorman  @JoelThorman on Feb 12 2014, 7:53a 254

The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs confirmed that the team is speaking with Alex Smith's reps about a new deal.

When we last left Alex Smith, he said he wasn't sure if the Kansas City Chiefs and his reps were talking about a new contract. Now Clark Hunt confirms that, indeed, the two sides are talking about a new deal.

Hunt, who made the national media rounds during Super Bowl week, talked with Bob Fescoe and Josh Klingler on 610 Sports on Tuesday morning and there were questions about Alex Smith, who has one year left on his current contract.

But ... Hunt briefly discussed the negotiations anyway, even breaking some minor news.

"We have begun the dialogue with his representatives," he said. "Where it goes or whether it's something that gets done here in the offseason or during the season or perhaps even at the end of the season, I really don't know how that's going to play out."

This shows you that it's "when" Alex gets a new deal, no longer "if".

As far as I know, this is the first time anyone with the Chiefs have publicly confirmed that they are talking with Alex's camp about a new long-term deal. And, by the way, Hunt indicated that long-term, to him, means 3-5 years, which is about what we thought.

Hunt left the door wide open as to when this deal could get done. He mentioned this offseason, during next season or even at the end of next season. That's quite the range, which suggests that they're not very far into this negotiation process.

I'm as anxious as anyone to find out what those numbers will look like. We don't have any idea what kind of deal they're talking about. $12 million per year? $17 million? Bueller?

Alex Smith's stats, the trade, his Pro Bowl appearance, all the wins, playing his best in the playoffs ... he has a lot going for him, which all adds up to large numbers on a contract. Add in the fact that quarterbacks are just really expensive to begin with and there are reasons to believe this will get very pricey.

On the flip side, Alex Smith isn't Aaron Rodgers, out there winning games on his own. Everyone thinks paying Jay Cutler $100+ million is insane and many people will think it's crazy to do the same to Alex.

I guess what I'm saying here is that I don't know how this thing will go. I will predict, however, that this negotiation will not get contentious and it will not be filled with leaks. We shall wait.

H/T Chiefs Spin

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2014/2...efs-clark-hunt

[Baby Lee]

I can honestly say, there's no feasible quarterback I'd rather have than Alex, Rodgers and Brees aren't going anywhere let alone to KC, Brady would have to drag Belichick with both heels planted all the way across PA, OH and IL to even get here.

He played exactly as I envisioned, and the D played exactly as I feared.

Our problems are TE and Free Safety, [with a soupcon of keeping our dominant pass rushers healthy]. Another WR in a WR rich offseason would be nice as well.

Secure, Alex. He won't disappoint, unless you're a pedantic troll.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

I can honestly say, there's no feasible quarterback I'd rather have than Alex, Rodgers and Brees aren't going anywhere let alone to KC, Brady would have to drag Belichick with both heels planted all the way across PA, OH and IL to even get here.

He played exactly as I envisioned, and the D played exactly as I feared.

Our problems are TE and Free Safety, [with a soupcon of keeping our dominant pass rushers healthy]. Another WR in a WR rich offseason would be nice as well.

Secure, Alex. He won't disappoint, unless you're a pedantic troll.

Agree. I really worry about our pass rush though. You really think it is an injury thing?

[thabear04]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Game results aside, I almost passed out from shock and disbelief when he launched that perfect bomb to Avery. Stepped up from the pressure and just launched right into his chest.

And Avery caught the ball.

[Mav]

Originally Posted by RobBlake

Smith is 100% a team guy and this dude has been paid BIG time when rookie QBs/number one picks still got paid mega millions. He will take a honest contract while leaving room for playmakers.. bank it

This. Of course, I believe I have said something similar.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

This. Of course, I believe I have said something similar.

I have to hand it to you Mav. Smiff balled outta control in our playoff game.

AND WHY DOES THAT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE SINGULAR??!!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by npayne1978

If that doesn't make your dick hard as a Chiefs fan, you must be impotent like Tribal Warfare.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I continue to be amazed that people praise Alex Smith so much for this play.

He did his job on this play and delivered the throw ... but you SHOULD expect ANY NFL QB to make that throw when his WR has toasted the defender by 5-6 steps.

The great part of this play was Avery toasting the DB, not the delivery of the ball.

That's a throw ANY competent NFL QB makes (and before you reference Matt Cassel, remember I said COMPETENT).

Bullshit. Stepping up and away from the pressure behind him, and then perfectly delivering that ball 50 yards downfield, while Avery was in stride, to allow him to go to the house is NOT something every NFL QB hits with 100% accuracy. Nor do they do it as well in the playoffs, on the road, and again, UNDER PRESSURE. That was a great play, and only shell shocked fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are so hard on their QB's. I get it. We've had some shit behind center for a long time. But it's time to embrace what we have here. A top half QB that has the ability to take us all the way.

[warrior]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Bullshit. Stepping up and away from the pressure behind him, and then perfectly delivering that ball 50 yards downfield, while Avery was in stride, to allow him to go to the house is NOT something every NFL QB hits with 100% accuracy. Nor do they do it as well in the playoffs, on the road, and again, UNDER PRESSURE. That was a great play, and only shell shocked fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are so hard on their QB's. I get it. We've had some shit behind center for a long time. But it's time to embrace what we have here. A top half QB that has the ability to take us all the way.

Nice posts Mr Flop and Baby Lee couldn't agree more with the both of you.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Sorter

The majority of NFL QBs are not consistent at climbing the pocket and delivering throws down the field like this in high-pressure/playoff games.


Alex isn't consistent at this either but this was a step in the right direction.

Exactly!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

I wouldn't be in any hurry on a new deal. I'd let him play and see how things go by mid season. His price may go up if he is doing really good but if he starts to show regression & last season was much about our competition then we wont be stuck with him for 2015 or longer.

What I find encouraging, is that he progressed and got markedly better in our offense in the 2nd half of the season. He did it against better competition. While our record tanked, it was a product of our gimmick defense being sniffed out by top flight competition. Our offense kept us in those games. We would've been blown out in most of them had we played those games early in season.

He's proven to me everything I need to see. Get our QB wrapped up for 4-5 years, and let's roll. He's the best we've had since Trent. By a country mile.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

It makes sense to do it now if upper management feels he's on the verge of having a breakout season. Alex was hand-picked by Andy so I'm assuming they feel he is.

If we sign him to a deal for 13-15 /year and he breaks out this season, we will have avoided having to negotiate the deal later in which he could be looking for upwards of 18 /year.

Of course, I have no idea what actual numbers they're throwing around but the difference between inking a contract now and after a breakout season would be significant.

And that's a big deal in terms of cap space, and being able to put pieces around him. Lock him up now, while it won't cost as much. That's my take.

[stonedstooge]

If we JUST get Matt more weapons....oh wait!

[TEX]

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

If we JUST get Matt more weapons....oh wait!

Are you comparing Alex Smith to Matt Cassel? Id LOVE for the Chiefs to get Alex more weapons, turn him loose and see what happens. Maybe we could make Manning's career end on a not so happy note. Alex can take the Chiefs where they want to go. No chance Cassel ever could. Two totally different QB's.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

I can honestly say, there's no feasible quarterback I'd rather have than Alex, Rodgers and Brees aren't going anywhere let alone to KC, Brady would have to drag Belichick with both heels planted all the way across PA, OH and IL to even get here.

He played exactly as I envisioned, and the D played exactly as I feared.

Our problems are TE and Free Safety, [with a soupcon of keeping our dominant pass rushers healthy]. Another WR in a WR rich offseason would be nice as well.

Secure, Alex. He won't disappoint, unless you're a pedantic troll.

Excellent, excellent word choice, sir. Rep.

[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by npayne1978

Beautiful things happen when Alex steps UP in the pocket.

I wish he would do it more often.



Edit: Looks like Sorter beat me to it.